
Coaching Revealed an Institute of Coaching Podcast
At the Institute of Coaching, we are dedicated to unlocking human potential through the power of coaching. In our podcast, Coaching Revealed, top coaches, researchers, and thought leaders share practical strategies and inspiring stories to help enhance your coaching practice. By diving deep into the backgrounds of top thought leaders and revealing their science-based and “secret” approaches to effective coaching, we empower listeners with actionable takeaways to reach new heights personally and professionally. Join us as we reveal the transformative impact of coaching.Ready to advance your coaching practice? Join the Institute of Coaching and tap into the world's leading resource for coaching science and professional development. With over 4,000 members across 130 countries, the IOC offers invaluable networking opportunities within an elite global coaching community and innovative learning to broaden your knowledge and keep you at the forefront of coaching best practices. Engage in cutting-edge learning events with world-renowned coaching scholars, from webinars and seminars to discussion groups, research projects, and more! Try any membership free for 30 days. Use promo code IOCPodcast. Visit instituteofcoaching.org/join to get started.
Latest episodes

Feb 7, 2025 • 44min
Psychological Flexibility: Learning How We Shape Narratives with Aprilia West
What if your emotions weren’t roadblocks but guideposts? Dr. Aprilia West unpacks psychological flexibility—the ability to navigate emotions with clarity, agility, and purpose. Interviewed by Coaching Revealed hosts Austin Matzelle and Emily Terrani, this episode covers Dr. West’s Three M Model: Mindfulness, Mental Agility, and Meaningful Moves. Diving into Dr. West’s background of politics, music, and psychology, she illustrates how narrative shaping and psychological flexibility can help individuals align actions with their values.

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Jan 23, 2025 • 52min
Positive Psychology and Coaching Past, Present, and Future with Martin Seligman
What has been the most meaningful outgrowth of positive psychology? In this episode of Coaching Revealed, we share an exclusive keynote address from Martin Seligman, presented at the Institute of Coaching’s 2024 Coaching in Leadership and Healthcare Conference. Drawing on decades of research, Martin shares his findings on the profound impact emerging from coaching and positive psychology. In his address, Martin covers three main goals. A 25-year progress report on the development of positive psychologyThe implications of positive psychology onto coaching practicesThe potential of artificial intelligence in transforming coaching and human wellbeing.

Jan 10, 2025 • 47min
Strengths-Based Coaching in Action with Colleen Boselli
Discover how strengths-based coaching can transform personal and team dynamics. In this episode of Coaching Revealed, IOC Podcast hosts Austin Matzelle and Emily Terrani interview Colleen Boselli, an executive coach with 25+ years of experience as a leader and coach who specializes in a strengths-based approach. Colleen details how she coaches with this method, utilizing the Strengths Profile methodology to help clients leverage their strengths to overcome challenges and achieve flow states in pursuit of their goals. She also shares personal insights on incorporating strengths into her daily life.

Dec 27, 2024 • 49min
The Art of Coaching: Theater Techniques for Leadership with Guila Clara Kessous
Have you ever considered coaching as an art form? In this episode of Coaching Revealed, IOC podcast hosts Austin Matzelle and Emily Terrani interview Guila Clara Kessous, a UNESCO Artist for Peace and executive coach, who uses theatrical techniques to enhance corporate communication. From theater to earning a PhD, Guila has honed her interpersonal strengths and theatrical expertise to assist decision-makers in the private and public sectors with positive leadership issues. In this episode, Guila breaks down some of the models and techniques she uses, including situational intelligence, the SPIRE model, and the five pillars of communication.

Dec 13, 2024 • 36min
Silence, Strengths, and Coaching with Claudia Aronowitz
A tenet of positive psychology and coaching is understanding how to properly utilize a strengths–based approach. In this episode of Coaching Revealed, the Institute of Coaching Director of Education, Dr. Pamela Larde, interviews Claudia Aronowitz, a professional coach and mediator with a public health background. Positive psychology and coaching entered Claudia’s life as a means to better support the populations she deeply cares for. Dr. Larde and Claudia explore how positive psychology, silence, and listening improve individuals' lives.

Nov 29, 2024 • 44min
Redefining Leadership Through Mindfulness with Eric Kaufmann
How does the ego impact a coaching relationship? In this episode of Coaching Revealed, Eric Kaufmann, executive coach, consultant, and zen practitioner explores his journey with mindfulness and coaching. Eric is interviewed by Institute of Coaching Executive Director, Dr. Jeff Hull on how mindfulness is a revolutionary tool in promoting presence, agency, and self-leadership.

Nov 15, 2024 • 47min
The Pursuit of Joy with Pamela Larde
In this episode of Coaching Revealed, Dr. Pamela Larde, Director of Education of the Institute of Coaching, Professor, Author, and Researcher explores her work on joy with IOC Podcast Hosts, Austin Matzelle and Emily Terrani. The episode covers how joy impacts our daily lives, and how individuals can cultivate healthy habits for sustaining their joy. Dr. Larde shares models including her ‘Multidimensional Framework of Joy’ model to help one identify and increase their joy baseline.

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Nov 1, 2024 • 43min
Coaching Towards a Positive Future with Gabriella Kellerman
Gabriella Kellerman, a Harvard-trained physician and expert in behavioral change, discusses her journey in positive psychology and digital health. She shares insights on the crucial skills necessary for thriving in today's work environment and the transition from clinical psychiatry to innovative coaching methods. Key topics include the importance of resilience, social connections, and psychological safety in workplaces. Gabriella also emphasizes how adaptive strategies in leadership can foster innovation and positive team dynamics, especially during times of disruption.

Oct 18, 2024 • 47min
How To Discover Your Coaching Niche
For coaches, establishing a niche can help you find new clients, build your credibility, and provide a sense of fulfillment within your career. In today’s episode of Coaching Revealed, a panel of coaches and IOC Members, Jenny Huang, Hannah Field, and Ali Farquhar are interviewed by IOC Podcast Host Austin Matzelle about their individual coaching journey’s towards establishing a niche. As a panel, the discussion follows how one’s personal and professional journey helps lead one to an emerging niche that aligns lived experiences with coaching others.

Oct 4, 2024 • 47min
How to Coach Through Technological Revolutions with Woody Woodward
In this episode of Coaching Revealed, Dr. Woody Woodward, Director of the Coaching Innovation Lab at NYU is interviewed by IOC Executive Director Jeff Hull about coaching, technology, and artificial intelligence. They discuss the emerging technologies impacting today’s coaching industry, and what steps coaches can make to stay on the cutting edge of their practice and the field.